PEACE for Nature: Participate in Environmental Activism through Civic Engagement for Nature

In response to the urgent need for action on climate change and the strong desire of young people in the Service Civil International (SCI) community to get involved in global climate activism. This project was inspired by a group of young individuals in the SCI climate team who are passionate about boosting climate activism within the SCI movement. They aim to bring in energetic young minds, many of whom are just beginning their journey into project development, by actively participating in shaping this project.

PEACE for Nature focuses on empowering young people in SCI to become effective climate activists. Our goal is to support 25 young individuals to excel in climate justice, activism, and civic engagement, while also encouraging them to speak out for climate justice within their organisation and on the international SCI Climate Team. During the training, participants will gain a deep understanding of climate issues and learn how they can make a positive impact. They'll have the opportunity to get involved in local climate activism projects and participate in follow-up programmes designed to further their knowledge and skills.

Additionally, there will be six official meetings where participants can learn about the inner workings of organisations like SCI and how decisions are made. We anticipate that at least two new ideas for climate-related projects will emerge from these meetings, which we will present to the SCI board for consideration.

The project is supported by the European Youth Foundation (EYF) of the Council of Europe.